538 Calhoun Avenue
Bronx, NY 10465BBL 2-05561-0048Map
Owner of record: Ovakporaye Emadu
538 Calhoun Avenue is a two-family home built in 1930 in Bronx, 10465. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ovakporaye Emadu. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024. 10 of the 17 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 17
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 50
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 17
- BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door hinges in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door to frame in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 10, 2024 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise door lock street to vestibule
Jul 28, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilings, walls, doors and trim in the entire apartment located at apt 2floor, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose radiator in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood rails at east and west walls in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 27, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective interior window trim lock side entrance to building
Mar 8, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective radiator air valves in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Mar 8, 2011 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by bldg dept records and or certificate of occupancy, private dwelling converted to multiple dwelling by converting the cellar from ordinary use into a class "a" apt with kit-
Sep 14, 2004 · Penalty $800
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cabinet
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- General
Cabinet
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 2FL
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - General
Mailbox
Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2020 · Apt 2FLOOR
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 8, 2020 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jun 8, 2020 · Apt 2NDFLO
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 25, 2017 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 22, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 23, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Mar 3, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Oct 21, 2004 · Apt CELLR
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 20, 2004 · Apt 2NDFL
Close - Nonconst
Illegal
Oct 5, 2004 · Apt CC
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 30, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 30, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Sep 28, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Sep 10, 2004 · Apt BSMT
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,527 ft²
- Zoning
- R4-1
- Community board
- 210
- Council district
- 13
- Block / lot
- 5561 / 48
- Assessed value
- $44,760
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 538 Calhoun Avenue
Who owns 538 Calhoun Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ovakporaye Emadu.
Does 538 Calhoun Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.
Is 538 Calhoun Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 538 Calhoun Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 538 Calhoun Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.